Find the Best Wireless Router for Your Home: No More Disconnects!

[habman_6]

What is a really good wireless router out now? I am hooking up my computer in my room with wireless and I really really don't want to have to put up with disconnecting every 5 minutes, weak signal,etc.

 

[-Job-]

I recommend against a Linksys router, i had one in the past and it didn't perform (i've also come across many people having trouble with a linksys). Currently i have a Netgear router and i haven't had a problem with overheating or interference (2 other wireless networks in the building, +2 cell phones, +1 wireless phone). It was also suprisingly cheap.
No complaints so far.

 

[habman_6]

I'm thinking about this baby: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10067260&catid=

I would need to get a pci adaptor/the usb thing to accompany, correct (since that's just the router)?

 

[russ_watters]

That looks good - I have a Netgear Rangemax and it did well for me in my last apartment, which had concrete walls that confounded other routers.

Before it died, I was using a Linksys, hacked to increase the wattage (I installed a cooling fan), and two directional antennas to aim the signal toward a concrete hallway.

 

[Omega_6]

Netgear is good and they can be bought cheap. I have a d-link now and it is wonderful...it was fairly expensive though. Linksys and Belkin wireless routers always seem to have problems from what I have heard (or give weak signals).

 

[habman_6]

I have a d-link 514 now, which is really old, so should I upgrade the router to a really good one or try to stick with this one?

And also, I need something like this for my PC along with the router, right? : http://www.logiccomputerhouse.com/site/main.php?module=detail&id=8433

 

[Omega_6]

Well getting a new router is up to you...but the new ones have far better range. Yes, you can get an adaptor like that, or you can get a wireless networking card. If you do get a card, then make sure it will work with your pc and you will have to install it.

 

[habman_6]

Does either one have any advantage over the other?

 

[Omega_6]

Does either one have any advantage over the other?

Well, the card would be in your computer and not stuck in one of your usb ports.

 

[Anttech]

Cisco Aironet is the best in the buisness, but u will have to pay over 400$ to own one.

I haven't had any problems with Netgear or Linksys (cisco's little brother).

If you want to boost the range of a downmarket WIFI access point, get a better aerial